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Volvo Penta starts production of E-driveline for world’s first serial electric fire truck

Green Car Congress

Volvo Penta has begun production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). —Giorgio Paris, President of Volvo Penta Industrial. This project is a true example of Volvo Penta’s customer-focused evolutionary approach.

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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review – Quiet Luxury

The Truth About Cars

The word “quiet” in the headline applies in two different ways to the 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country wagon. Volvo keeps the simple design going on the outside – it’s boxy and simple in style. A Climate Package ($750) added headlamp cleaners, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. Handsome in a plain way.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

All controls are in easy reach, including those for the dual-zone automatic climate system. Other safety features are eight air bags, a tire pressure monitoring system with a tire sealer and repair kit, collapsible steering column, anti-theft alarm, and an engine immobilizer. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 PHEV.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Interior convenience features include a rear view camera, auto dim rearview mirror, wireless phone charger, compass, dual zone automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, power tilt and telescoping steering column, height adjustable front seatbelts, temporary spare and a tire inflation kit.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

EV Central

That opposition includes the Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Volvo XC40 and C40 and two of three models in the all-conquering Tesla Model Y line-up. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. More imposingly, they also get a 10.7-inch inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch

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Punchy pricing for 2024 Polestar 4 as EV brand refuses to engage in price war with Tesla

EV Central

Within, there’s a high-level of standard kit with an eight-speaker sound system, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic roof, launch control, 20-inch alloy wheels, keyless go and adaptive dampers. The Long Range Dual Motor flagship, meanwhile, can launch from 0-100km/h in just 3.8

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

I think about the new Hyundai Kona Electric (from around $60,000 drive away with 340km range) and fellow Euro Volvo EX30 (around $65,000 drive away, 480km range) and realise it’s a tough playground for my Frenchy to play in. A BYD Atto 3 or MG4 are much cheaper for similar kit and similar EV drive experience.

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